Formulate a clear, arguable thesis that identifies both the root cause and final effect of the dramatic conflict and predicts what you expect to prove to the reader’s satisfaction.

Everything That Rises Must Converge by Flannery O’connor

Formulate a clear, arguable thesis that identifies both the root cause and final effect of
the dramatic conflict and predicts what you expect to prove to the reader’s satisfaction.

Make an outline that helps present your proofs, satisfactorily linking effects to their true
causes, in an orderly, logical manner.
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Think about how you can present a solid case and still invite feedback from the
interested reader.

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